Blog Articles | Cary Center for CranioSacral Therapy, LLC

The Orbit

On February 24, 2012

This video shows the orbit, which is formed by seven bones: frontal bone, sphenoid bone, maxilla, zygomatic bone, ethmoid bone, lacrimal bone, and palatine bone.

The Maxillae, Palatines, and Hard Palate

On January 28, 2012

Atypical position, or distorted shape, of the maxillae, palatine bones or hard palate can cause a wide range of problems.

Facilitated Segments are spinal cord neurons (nervous system cells) that become: hypersensitive, hyperactive (responding to stimuli that they would not normally respond to), dysautonomic (disrupting autonomic nervous system balance), and dystrophic (de-vitalizing body tissue). Facilitated segments can cause alterations in…

Irritated Nerve Cells Can Cause Ill Health

On August 27, 2011

Irritated nerve cells (INCs) can cause a wide range of ill health, such as: pain, chronic stress, migraine, dizziness, or difficulty breathing. Craniosacral Therapy can reduce nerve cell irritation, which helps the body heal. INCs can be anywhere in the…

Brain Talk

On July 26, 2011

Nerve cells of the brain are constantly talking to each other. This neural conversation can be observed in a number of ways, such as measuring blood flow to brain areas. Increases in blood flow signify increased neural talk, whereas less…

The Original Stillpoint Inducer

On May 22, 2011

The craniosacral rhythm is an ongoing cycle of expansion and contraction of the entire body that takes place about nine times every minute. Every so often the rhythm pauses for an extended period of time; this pause is called a…

Cell Matrix Expand/Squeeze Cycles: A Model Of How The Craniosacral Rhythm Helps Cells Thrive

On April 13, 2011

Abbreviations: CSR = craniosacral rhythm, ECM = extracellular matrix The craniosacral rhythm (CSR) is an ongoing minute full-body movement that helps each cell in the body flourish. Cells must have uninterrupted access to essential nutrients, oxygen, and pathways that process…

Intriguing Brain Spaces, The Ventricles

On March 11, 2011

The ventricles in one of Leonardo DaVinci’s anatomical drawings are huge and a different form than human ventricles. He was an extraordinary artist. Why did he draw them out of scale? This question led me to explore the ventricles from…

Beings Of Light

On February 10, 2011

Why are some children born with, or develop, grave illness? Jordan was two and a half when he came to the clinic with his mom. He was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor six months earlier. His mom said his…